Neal Eardley is a young right back who signed for Blackpool shortly before the start of the 2009-10 season.

Neil is solid defensively and effective going forward, and is capable of delivering accurate crosses both from set pieces and open play. He quickly won a place in the line-up at Bloomfield Road, but was hampered by injuries in his first season at the club.

He was a regular throughout the club’s Premier League season, 2010-11, and a highlight came in November when he scored against Everton with a superb free kick from 25 yards.

Neal began his career with Oldham and made over 100 appearances for the Latics before his move to Blackpool. He is a full international for Wales.